NC · Winston-Salem · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Biller jobs in Winston-Salem, NC

Pay for medical billers in the Winston-Salem area centers on $22.18 per hour, or about $46,130 a year. The lower quarter earns under $18.41 and the upper quarter over $26.49. That ranks 140th of 384 U.S. metro areas for medical biller pay, and 51st of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Winston-Salem. The free report below lists employers near Winston-Salem and what they pay.

Medical Biller pay in Winston-Salem, NC

The metro median is 2% above the North Carolina statewide median of $21.70 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.68 per hour. BLS counts about 560 billing and posting clerks employed in the Winston-Salem metro area, 2.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.76).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.47$36,34023% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.41$38,29019% below U.S. median
Median$22.18$46,1302% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$26.49$55,10017% above U.S. median
Top 10%$31.20$64,90038% above U.S. median

How Winston-Salem ranks

  • 140th of 384 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 51st of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th of 13 North Carolina metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for medical biller. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Billing and Posting Clerks.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Billing and Posting Clerks (SOC 43-3021), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Winston-Salem

  • Overall prices in Winston-Salem run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 29% below the U.S. average (index 71.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $22.18 median hour buys what $24.10 buys at the national price level, 6% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$798
  • Per year: $39,924
  • Per month: $3,327

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Winston-Salem metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

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Hospitals in Winston-Salem

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Winston-Salem.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Novant Health Medical Park Hospital
Winston-Salem, NC
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5No
North Carolina Baptist Hospital
Winston-Salem, NC
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
Winston-Salem, NC
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Old Vineyard Youth Services
Winston Salem, NC
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Medical Biller pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
High Point, NC17 mi$21.84/hr118,601
Greensboro, NC24 mi$21.84/hr307,381
Burlington, NC44 mi$20.50/hr61,365
Mooresville, NC48 mi$22.25/hr52,884
Kannapolis, NC48 mi$22.25/hr60,521
Concord, NC53 mi$22.25/hr112,395

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What employers ask for, and tax basics in North Carolina

Medical billers prepare and submit claims, follow up on denials and post payments.

  • Medical billing or coding training; CPB is a plus
  • Knowledge of payer rules and claim forms
  • Experience with billing and EHR systems

North Carolina taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

North Carolina state guide

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Common questions

How much do medical billers make in Winston-Salem, NC?

Medical Billers in the Winston-Salem metro area have a median pay of $22.18 per hour, about $46,130 a year. The middle half earn between $18.41 and $26.49 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Winston-Salem a good place for medical billers once cost of living is counted?

Winston-Salem ranks 51st of 341 metro areas for medical biller pay after adjusting for local prices, and 140th of 384 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.

Where do medical billers work in Winston-Salem?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Winston-Salem, led by Novant Health Medical Park Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Winston-Salem as a medical biller?

Medical billing or coding training; CPB is a plus. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Carolina requires for your role with the North Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Does Valorem Health place medical billers in Winston-Salem?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • OSF Healthcare SystemPeoria, IL · 1 posting$36.48/ hr$34–$39
  • ChristianaCareWilmington, DE · 1 posting$28.42/ hr$23–$34
  • Sentara HealthcareVirginia Beach, VA · 1 posting$27.34/ hr$22–$33
  • MarinHealthNovato, CA · 2 postings$25.20/ hr$23–$27

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2What they are offering now

Low$18Median$22.18High$27

22 Biller postings with published pay in the US, 21 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 1 Biller roles

  1. Billing Coordinator I (Healthcare Billing Specialist REMOTE)Remote
    $17.75–$21.00/ hour
    Labcorp · Remote (NC hiring) · posted 2 days ago

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